§ MR. REESI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether a Volunteer (non-commissioned officer or private), now serving, who continues his service by enlistment in the new Territorial Force will, on completion of twenty years efficient service, including that already served as an efficient Volunteer under the old system, be entitled to the Volunteer Service Medal or some reward equivalent to that now enjoyed in the like case by the old Volunteer; and whether such non-commissioned officer or private, on continuing and completing ten years efficient service as a sergeant, including that already served as an efficient Volunteer under the old Act, will be allowed, on completion of the terms of his enlistment, to retire with his rank and uniform with the letter R on his shoulder strap, as enjoyed under the old Volunteer Regulations.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE, Haddingtonshire)This question is under consideration, but 1555 I hope that it may be found possible to prevent Volunteers who transfer to the Territorial Force from suffering in this respect.